On August 20, 2023, the body of 47-year-old Alejandro Alcaraz, also known as Alex Juarez, was discovered in a U-Haul van in Rio Linda, California. The van was parked on I Street, near Elkhorn Boulevard and Dry Creek Road, close to Rio Linda High School. A local resident reported the suspicious vehicle, prompting the California Highway Patrol to investigate. Upon running the license plate, officers found that the van had been reported stolen from a U-Haul center in South Sacramento on August 17.
Upon inspection, authorities discovered Alcaraz's body in the back compartment of the van. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, leading the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office to classify the case as a homicide. Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators were called to the scene to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses. The timeline of events remains unclear, including how long the van had been parked at the Rio Linda location before being discovered.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Alcaraz's death. Investigators have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public to aid in solving this case. Community members are encouraged to come forward with any details that might assist in the investigation.
